Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Remove from a position of power
  2. 5.Not cool
  3. 7."Fine, see if ___!"
  4. 8.Kind of bored
  5. 9.Primatologist's subjects

DOWN

  1. 1.Kind of board
  2. 2.Prepare to use, as a pen
  3. 3.Desirable place to sit on a hot day
  4. 4.Pair on a bicycle
  5. 6.___ Xing (street sign)

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, January 28, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Remove from a position of power(OUST)
  2. 5.Not cool(UNHIP)
  3. 7."Fine, see if ___!"(ICARE)
  4. 8.Kind of bored(JADED)
  5. 9.Primatologist's subjects(APES)

DOWN

  1. 1.Kind of board(OUIJA)
  2. 2.Prepare to use, as a pen(UNCAP)
  3. 3.Desirable place to sit on a hot day(SHADE)
  4. 4.Pair on a bicycle(TIRES)
  5. 6.___ Xing (street sign)(PED)

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About the Wednesday, January 28, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is UNHIP, answering “Not cool.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.